AL wants EVMs in next election

Awami League wants using electronic voting machines (EVMs) for holding the next general election.

The ruling party proposed an 11-point proposal, including using EVMs, during a dialogue with the Election Commission on Wednesday.

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader came up with the disclosure while talking to reporters at Nirbachon Bhaban after the talks, reports UNB.

The ruling party also proposed submission of the list of polling agents to presiding officers and assistant presiding officers three days before the polling day and strictly curbing the use of black money and muscle power.

A 21-member Awami League delegation, led by Quader, joined the electoral talks held with Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda in the chair.

Quader said they placed a proposal before the Commission to appoint presiding officers, assistant presiding officers and polling officers from among the responsible government employees.

Besides, the party proposed taking necessary steps to appoint local and foreign observers maintaining highest transparency and caution.

“We also told the Commission that we support its move to introduce the Representation of the People Order, 1972 and the Delimitation of Constituencies Ordinance, 1976 in Bangla,” the ruling party leader said.

Replying to a query about AL’s stance over CEC’s remarks hailing BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, Quader said, “Our position is clear. We’ve got the explanation. All of them, including other election commissioners and EC secretary, talked positively.”